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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 703.88 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 703.88 and 300.34 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 703.88 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/703.88 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 703.88 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 211,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401.82/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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